Howl-O-Scream, Gelato, Electric Cars on Tap This Weekend

Get Ready to Scream

Love to be scared? You can kick off the Halloween season a little early by paying a visit to Busch Gardens this weekend. The park’s annual Howl-O-Scream bash kicks off Friday, Sept. 27 and continues through October. Find out more by paying a visit to Temple Terrace Patch.

Try Some Gelato

Papalani Gelato is celebrating its grand opening at 13312 Telecom Drive in Temple Terrace Friday, Sept. 27, 4-7 p.m., with free samples, hula-hooping, gelato-eating contests, prizes, live music and more. See how this Hawaiian business found its way to Temple Terrace on Temple Terrace Patch.

Plug it In

Find out more about electric cars during National Plug In Day. The City of Temple Terrace plays host to an annual event that highlights these cars. The festivities also include test drives and food trucks.

Super Boats and Seafood

Looking for something different to do? Check out the Bright House Clearwater Super Boat National Champions and Seafood Festival. The three-day event gets under way Friday, Sept. 27 and includes races, fireworks and lots of seafood. Check out Clearwater Patch for more details.

Help Clean Up the Coast

Get your hands dirty while cleaning up Tampa By area beaches and waterways this weekend as the International Coastal Clean Up takes place Saturday, Sept. 28. The Courtney Campbell Causeway is one of the locations targeted in this year’s event.

Drier Weather on the Way

After a week of heavy rain, it looks like the weekend will give Bay area residents a chance to dry out. The forecast calls for low rain chances and highs in the upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service.